Nigerian youngster makes list of top 10 most valuable young players in the world

– Kelechi Iheanacho is among the top ten young players in the world

– The Manchester City striker is valued at  N7billion

– An improved contract could see him move further up

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been rated as the the ninth most valuable U-21 international in the world.

In a top ten list released by Prime Time Sport, the Manchester City forward was valued at €20million (N7billion).

Two Manchester United player made the list including Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashord in first and seventh positions valued at €47.1million (N15.3bn) and €22.5million (N7.3bn) respectively.

England international Dele Alli is fourth with €34.1million (N11bn) worth, behind Euro 2016 young player of the year Renato Sanches who placed third with €34.5 million (N11.2bn) in value.

Others are Leroy Sane €37.1million (N12.1bn) in second, Kingsley Coman €30.6million (N10bn) in fifth, Breel Embolo €25.4million (N8.3bn) in sixth, Max Meyer €21.6million (7.1bn) in eight and Julian Weigl €19.8million (N6.4bn) who occupies the tenth position.

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Below is the full list complied by Prime Time Sport

Iheanacho could move up the ladder in the rankings if his contract is improved under Pep Guardiola’s management as the Nigerian international has asked for an improved deal with the Etihad club.

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